🌾 Visitors can expect:

• Mounded grasslands, sand dunes, meadows, and gardens featuring native plants — some of which may be used as buffers to protect sensitive habitats
• Nature-focused playgrounds
• Seating, picnic areas, restrooms, public art, and overlooks perfect for views of the bay
• Pedestrian and bike paths
• 216 parking spaces

• Fiesta de Reyes Cinco de Mayo Celebration | Friday, May 5-Sunday, May 7 | Times vary | Fiesta de Reyes, 2754 Calhoun St., Old Town | Free | A celebration of Mexican culture with food, vendors, mariachi bands, and folklórico dancers.
• FoodieLand Night Market | Friday, May 5-Sunday, May 7 | Times vary | Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. | $4-$6 | Dig in to 170+ food and drink vendors plus music, games, and shopping.
• Cinco de Mayo Fiesta | Friday, May 5 | 5:30 p.m. | The Merrow, 1271 University Ave., San Diego | $10 | Selena Diamond and Carlos Silva & Friends present the annual celebration with a contest to crown Mr. and Ms. Cinco de Mayo.

• Clairemont Outdoor Living and Garden Tour | Saturday, May 6 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Clairemont, Bay Park, and Bay Ho | $20-$25 | Enjoy a self-guided tour through a curated selection of unique gardens.
• Reader Tacotopia | Saturday, May 6 | 1-5 p.m. | 2590-2596 Golden Hill Dr., San Diego | $45-$55 | This 21+ shindig features live music, beer, games, and unlimited tacos.
• 90’s Pop Tour | Saturday, May 6 | 8 p.m. | Pechanga Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego | Sentidos Opuestos, Magneto, Kabah, Lynda, Benny Ibarra, JNS, Caló, and Erik Rubín, perform the greatest hits of the 1990s.
• City Ballet of San Diego presents Romeo and Juliet | Saturday, May 6 + Sunday, May 7 | Times vary | California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd. | $30-$103 | Choreographer Elizabeth Wistrich spearheads a lavish production based on Shakespeare’s epic tale of Romeo and Juliet.

• Canines in Blue Sky | Sunday, May 7 | 8 a.m. | Blue Sky Ecological Reserve, 16275 Espola Rd., Poway | Free | Bring your leashed dog on this docent-led hike along the East Trail.
• San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers | Sunday, May 7 | 4:10 p.m. | Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd., San Diego | $51-$247 | Beat LA — and there’s a pets calendar giveaway, Nurse appreciation weekend, KidsFest, and a salute to military athletes.
• The Legendary Wailers | Sunday, May 7 | 8 p.m. | The Magnolia, 210 E. Main St., El Cajon | $40-$65 | The iconic reggae group headlines the El Cajon venue.

• The county released its recommended, equity-centered, $8.11 billion “Invested in Community” budget that continues to direct spending toward addressing homelessness, mental health services, justice reform, and infrastructure like roads, parks, and fire protection. The plan will go through presentations and public hearings before deliberations and adoption on Tuesday, June 27.
• San Diego is one of 11 counties to recently receive California’s “Prohousing Designation” for its commitment to quickly building more homes to address supply needs. This distinction could make the county eligible for additional funding via the $25.7 million Prohousing Incentive Pilot Program as it works toward its affordable housing goals.

• Despite climate goal concerns, the city plans to widen state Route 56 by adding two carpool lanes — possibly by the end of 2025. The lanes will span 2.2 miles from El Camino Real to Gonzales Creek bridge, impacting communities like Del Mar, Carmel Valley, Sabre Springs, and Poway. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

• Keep calm and wake up early. The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla is tomorrow at Westminster Abbey — streaming starts at 3 a.m. PT. Did you know? Prince Charles visited San Diego in 1974 and requested to drive himself downtown, but apparently, wasn’t a very good driver. (Times of San Diego)

• Cinco de Mayo, which honors Mexico’s victory over French forces in the Battle of Puebla in 1862 — a major symbol of the country’s fight for independence. Celebrate with fiestas across the county, including at Old Town San Diego, Seaport Village, and Novo Brazil Brewing Co.

• The San Diego County Fair has added three concerts to its summer lineup. Country crooner Carly Pearce will headline on Wednesday, June 14, rapper Nelly will hit the mic on Wednesday, June 28, and blues rock queen Elle King will jam on Thursday, June 29, with country singer Randy Houser. (Fox 5)
• Bidi bidi bom bom. The San Diego Symphony Orchestra and vocalist Isabel Marie Sánchez will perform “The Music of Selena” at The Rady Shell on Saturday, Sept. 2 — a tribute to “The Queen of Tejano Music.” Dreaming of this show? Tickets go on sale today at 10 a.m.

• The brunch game is strong in San Diego County. OpenTable released a list of the 100 most popular brunch spots in America, and two local restaurants made the cut: Jake’s Del Mar and Pacific Coast Grill in Cardiff. We feel a mimosa toast coming on.

• Twenty students from performing arts programs across 19 local high schools have been nominated for Best Actress and Best Actor in the 2023 Broadway San Diego Awards — a program that supports theater education. The winners will be announced at a ceremony at Balboa Theatre on Sunday, May 28. Get tickets.

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• Amuse: Duo of ahi and seared steak poke
• Soup: Coconut miso bone broth
• Appetizer: Shrimp and pork shumai
• First: Vegetable tempura with ginger coconut sauce
• Second: Grilled adobo musubi
• Third: Seaweed pesto udon with seared ahi
• Fourth: Sisig banh mi with pork or mushroom
• Dessert: Taro crème brûlée